Georgia Advocacy Coordinator

IDRA•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

IDRA is a national nonprofit organization working to achieve equal educational opportunity through strong public schools that prepare all students to access and succeed in college. The Georgia Advocacy Coordinator will be based in or near Atlanta and connect students, families, educators, and community leaders with local, state, and federal advocacy opportunities related to IDRA’s priorities. The coordinator will collaborate with IDRA’s policy, advocacy, and community engagement team to develop and carry out state-level advocacy strategies, build relationships with organizations and stakeholders, and represent IDRA in coalitions and public forums. The role also coordinates policy and coalition initiatives, supports student and education policy programs, and contributes to the development and dissemination of education policy materials.

Requirements

Proven track record relevant to the role.
Understanding of asset-based practices, systemic change, institutional biases, and current local, state, and federal education policy issues.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to transport oneself to and from the Georgia State Capitol.

Responsibilities

Connect students, families, educators, and community leaders to local, state, and federal advocacy opportunities tied to IDRA’s priorities.
Collaborate with IDRA’s policy, advocacy, and community engagement team and other staff to create and execute state-level advocacy strategies.
Coordinate in-person advocacy and coalition engagement opportunities, including advocacy days, and build relationships at the Georgia State Capitol and with relevant agencies and organizations during and between legislative sessions.
Develop campaign strategies for the Georgia Education Justice Coalition (GEJC), and convene, manage, and expand its membership and reach.
Coordinate with organizations and individual stakeholders on training sessions and issue-specific advocacy campaigns, and represent IDRA in Georgia-based and regional advocacy coalitions.
Develop relationships with other advocacy organizations to execute state-level campaigns for IDRA’s policy priorities.
Testify on behalf of IDRA and/or GEJC before the Georgia General Assembly, state board of education, and relevant state and local agencies and governing bodies.
Coordinate the IDRA SEEN Model Policy Shop, working with IDRA staff and partners to produce and disseminate model policy packages.
Convene and coordinate the IDRA SEEN State Policy Collaborative.
Support completion and dissemination of IDRA’s Southern Education Policy Agenda.
Support the IDRA Education Policy Fellows program, including helping develop and present program curricula.
Support the IDRA Civic Changemakers advocacy program for high school students in the Atlanta area.